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Octant Vila Monte
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Octant Vila Monte

Sophisticated Portuguese escape.
Tucked in the eastern Algarve between the mountains and the sea, Octant Vila Monte is an off-the-beaten-track Portuguese gem. The white-washed property near the town of Moncarapacho is surrounded by citrus trees and pink bougainvillea and is a short drive from the endless beaches of the Algarve.
Insider Tip

Enjoy a traditional pottery class with a local master potter and bring home a unique, handmade souvenir.

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Where You’re Staying

The overall design is farmhouse chic, complete with natural materials such as tree-trunk coffee tables and local handicrafts. The resort is surrounded by cypress trees and its centerpiece is a lush garden which includes walking paths. Guest rooms are light and airy, with traditional tiled floors and pops of blue or green. Select accommodations have their own balconies.

Where to Dine

The menu at À TERRA is inspired by traditional Algarvian cuisine and incorporates local, seasonal products including olive oil, figs, and mushrooms. Pizzas and meat are baked in a wood-fired oven. Laranjal Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner, with a menu highlighting international and Algarvian cuisine.

Where to Relax

Take a dip in the outdoor pool, or simply curl up on a lounge chair with a good book. Drive to one of the Algarve’s nearby beaches, or book a private yoga, Pilates, or reiki session. Massages and reflexology treatments are also available. The resort offers a seasonal outdoor cinema as well as tennis courts. An Adventures Club is available for children.

What To Do

Enjoy a full moon hike or a premium wine tasting with a sommelier. Explore Fuzeta Island on an exclusive boat trip or discover the Ria Formosa Natural Park, which includes a visit and tasting at an oyster farm. You can opt to explore the salt pans in Castro Marim or spend a day with a beekeeper.

Features
Restaurant and/or Bar
Fitness Center On-Site
Pool On-Site
Countryside
Tennis Court
Parking On-Site
Electric Vehicle Charging On-Site
Airport Transportation
Location

Sítio dos Caliços,. Moncarapacho, Olhão, 8700-069 Portugal

Faro Airport.

FINE HOTELS + RESORTS®
At this property, Platinum Card® Members receive:*
  • 12pm check-in, when available
  • Room upgrade at check-in, when available1
  • Daily breakfast for two
  • Experience Credit: US$ 100 Spa services credit to be used during your stay
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • 4pm check-out guaranteed
  • 1Certain room categories are not eligible for upgrade.

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